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12/14/2025 Holiday Humor Limerick Contest sponsored by Tania Kitchin

North Pole Troubles

Santa's wife said, "You've gained an inch!", 
and gave his fat belly a pinch.
"The inches I want 
are hard", she did taunt.   
No wonder she's seeing The Grinch.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Dietrich Avatar
January 1, 2026 at 12:01 AM
This was sure deserving of a first place. Big congrats
Crandall Avatar
January 1, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Thanks, appreciate it Andrea - Happy New Year! Probably already wished you one in a prior comment :-))
Kendrick Avatar
December 30, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Congratulations on your work being on the winners' list in Tania's limerick contest. Way to go. Sara K
Crandall Avatar
December 30, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Thanks, Sara!
Drowley Avatar
December 30, 2025 at 10:46 AM
David, Congratulations on your funny write.
Crandall Avatar
December 30, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Thanks, David!
Goldsmith Avatar
December 30, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Congratulations on your win. I love your fun write. Great Ending... Have a Very Blessed New Year 2026 writing away..............
Crandall Avatar
December 30, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Thanks, Paula, you've got to watch out for that grinch!
Miller Avatar
December 30, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Very funny David, congratulations
Crandall Avatar
December 30, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Thanks, Terry!
Kitchin Avatar
December 30, 2025 at 3:32 AM
David, congratulations on your first place win with your hilarious limerick.
Crandall Avatar
December 30, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Thanks, I always enjoy your limerick contests!
Canerdy Avatar
December 29, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Oh, my! Good one, David. CONGRATS on your win. Janice
Crandall Avatar
December 30, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Thanks, Janice!
Crandall Avatar
December 30, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Thanks, Janice!
Etgen-Baker Avatar
December 14, 2025 at 5:42 PM
you have a knack for humor
Crandall Avatar
December 16, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Thanks, Sara!
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